Entertainment Briefs

In The Spotlight for April 12

April 11, 2013 —

Fashion Show

St. Gall Womens Society’s annual fundraiser, Just Imagine Luncheon, Fashion Show and Expo 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday in the ballroom of the Carson City Nugget. Tickets $35 at the church office. Information, Leslie Solt at 265-5719.

Trinity Lutheran Childcare Center raffle tickets available for $10 until Monday with all proceeds going toward the purchase of a new school bus. Raffle night is 6-8 p.m. April 19 at Carson Valley United Methodist Church. Tickets $10 Information, 782-5437.

Library Celebration

Amelia Bedelia will be at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden 6 p.m. Tuesday to help celebrate National Library Week. The library will also host a book swap 3-6:45 p.m. for children through age 11. Information, visit douglas.lib.nv.us, or call 782-9841.

Library Storytime

Storytime returns to the Minden library’s castle Tuesdays through May 14. Toddler stories for 18 months to 3 years start at 10:30 a.m.; preschool stories for three to four year olds start at 11:15 a.m. Information, www.douglas.lib.nv.us, or 782-9841.

The Carson Valley Arts Council hosts a concert and dance by Hip Service on Friday in the CVIC Hall. The band features rhythm and blues, soul, Motown, classic rock, ’70s Disco, and today’s funky grooves. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a no-host bar, concert at 7 p.m. Admission $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Information, tickets www.cvartscouncil.com or 782-8207.

“Great Goofs & Spring Spoofs” concert by the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra 7 p.m. Saturday, in the CVIC Hall in Minden. Concert will have familiar music and a bit of theatrical fun.

Story Time

Storytime returns to the Douglas County Public Library’s castle in Minden on Tuesday, and continues on Tuesday mornings through May 14. Toddler stories for 18 months to 3 years start at 10:30 a.m.; preschool stories for three to four year olds start at 11:15 a.m. Look the library up on Facebook, visit douglas.lib.nv.us, or call 775-588-6411.

In the spotlight for March 29

March 28, 2013 —

Almanac Listings

New and updated listings for the 2013 Almanac must be received bytoday to be included. Send them to editor@recordcourier.com.

Douglas High Drama sponsors a Thespian State Showcase and dessert fundraiser 7 p.m. Saturday at the high school. Cost, $7 students and seniors, $10 general admission. All proceeds go toward student scholarships for International Thespian Society festivals and competitions.

The Carson Valley Art Association’s in house show in the central hallway of the Douglas campus of Western Nevada College through March 29. One painting from this show donated to the Veterans Guest House in Reno.

Almanac Listings

New and updated listings needed for the 2013 Almanac. Must be received by March 29 to be included. Send them to editor@recordcourier.com.

Douglas County Public Library in Minden hosts teen game day 3:30 p.m. Friday. Play Nintendo games or bring own games. Admission is free. Pizza and drinks provided. Information, 782-9841, or douglas.lib.nv.us.

Mystery Dinner.

The Carson Valley Arts Council presents a murder mystery dinner Friday at Carson Valley Inn. “The Irish Eyes Murder” will be performed by TOAD. Seating at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and performance at 6 p.m. CVAC member tickets are $35 per person or $265 for a table of 8. Nonmembers are $37 per person or $280 for a table of 8. Reservations required. Tickets, information, www.cvartscouncil.com or 782-8207.

Appreciation Dinner

Tahoe-Douglas Elks Lodge No. 2670 will host a fire department and paramedic appreciation dinner and awards night Friday at the Lodge, 1227 Kimmerling Road, Gardnerville. The event is open to everyone. Tickets, $18 by Wednesday. Information, tickets John Wise at 266-3941.

Young at Heart community bingo is Sunday at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Doors open at noon, early bird games at 1 p.m. Regular games, 1:30 p.m. Progressive pot at $700 with 58 numbers. Coffee and popcorn provided. Snack bar open. Information, 783-6455 or 267-4897.

The Topaz Sagehens membership drive and 37th birthday celebration is noon Wednesday at the TRE community building on Carter Way. Lunch, cake, K-9 demonstration. RSVP by Friday to Michelle Stevens, 266-3194 or DeAnna Newman, 266-3194.

Genealogy Group discusses Civil War

March 13, 2013 —

The Douglas County Genealogy Group will meet 1 p.m. March 21 at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church in Gardnerville on 1375 Centerville Lane. Craig Hadley, Curator Douglas County Historical Society will be speaking about what museums have to offer genealogists, preservation of artifacts, and the Civil War. For more information call 530-318-5406.

Arts & Entertainment for March 15-21

March 14, 2013 —

For Arts & Entertainment:

Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment

information in this column. Contact Caryn Haller at

challer@recordcourier.com">Text">challer@recordcourier.com, at 782-5121, ext. 210 or by fax, 782-6132.

Entertainment presented in the Carson Valley Inn¹s Cabaret Lounge 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday- Wednesday, and 8 p.m.-midnight Thursdays and 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Midnight Express plays classic rock, country rock and blues today and Saturday. Brian Andrews presents his “King and Friends” show Sunday through Wednesday featuring Elvis and the people he performed with. Brian’s history of the King also includes impersonations of many of his friends in the entertainment field such as Dean Martin, Bill Haley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Nat King Cole, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, Richie Valens, Ricky Nelson, The Everley Brothers and Chuck Berry. Chili Sauce performs Thursday. Information, cvinn.com or 783-6606.

Acoustic jazz band The Minor Groove Quartet plays 7 p.m. every first Friday of the month. Open mic night with dinner specials 5-7 p.m. every third Friday. Participants may play music, recite poetry, prose or performance art at 88 Cups and More, 1663 Lucerne Street in the Minden Village. Information, 783-0688.